Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 20 at 1:51PM PST until November 20 at 2:15PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 1:51pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
SMWSEW
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm...
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm...
* Until 215 PM PST.
* At 151 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 17 nm south of James Island, moving north
at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspout possible and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm; Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA